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Plucking the Peacock
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Plucking the Peacock |
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True Reflections Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 143Ohio, USA 
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This was a poem about having to shave off my beard for jaw surgery. It was donated to the stylist as a thank you for not cutting off anything vital. The time had come, there was no backing out, The surgery was near and my beard blocked the route, They needed to see what my face looked like now, And improve upon, my current looks somehow, Twenty long years, this beard's been in place, Seven Thousand days of not seeing my whole face, They needed to take pictures, so I needed to shave, With a knife at my throat, I tried to be brave, The last I remembered I was a geeky raw kid, That saw a very good reason to keep his face hid, When I agreed to the surgery for my overbite, I thought I was tough and the stress would be lite, But now as I sat in the "Beauty Salon", I was shaking, as I heard the razor turn on, I took a deep breath and sat back in my chair, Looked at the stylist and said, 'Pl… Pl… Please shave me bare' I dreamed of an unveiling that showed Tommy Cruise, I remembered my wife saying I had nothing to lose, I wondered if after my hair was all buzzed, If my children would be able to tell who I was, I asked if it was possible to number each one, In the event that I wanted to paste them back on, As I felt the razor unveil the first cheek, I started to feel light-headed, woozy and weak, As each part of my long-covered face did appear, I held closed my eyes as to not show a tear, The salon was now quiet as the women all stared, I felt like a sheep being sheered of its hair, As she wiped off the last bit of the cream from my chin, I heard all the chuckles and laughter begin, The revealing of skin was much worse than I feared, I could never have imagined the face that appeared, I was hoping for something sexy and hot, But staring back from the mirror was the face of Don Knotts. Roger |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* oh my gosh did you ever bring this vision alive....I see by the picture you are working on getting your beard back...You made me laugh(and not at your looks)  ...a wonderful way to start the day...**big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Roger, I happen to think Don Knots is quite the looker. Wiry and trim, I like my men. This is very funny and I enjoyed. Cheryl |
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True Reflections Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 143Ohio, USA |
Karen, This pic is 7 years old and the surgery was 3 years ago. I'm much better looking than this now. Just ask anyone that didn't know me then. Thank you for the kind comments. Cheryl, When I was looking for a picture of Don Knotts for my poem, I read about his past and was amazed at what he went through. For someone that talented to act that inept is pretty amazing. I could have done it much more easily. Thanks. [This message has been edited by True Reflections (01-11-2002 10:43 AM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Roger, I know deep down that you will always look beautiful to us no matter what happens, for with beard or without beard, you will always be the loving Roger we know and love so much! (big hugggsssss) I too kind of feel the same way when I have my hair cut, I like my hair longer down to my ears! (smiles) We all love you so much, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Roger, thank you for sharing!  May love and light alway shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Love this one! Thanks. -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Roger darling boy there's me rescuing falling poems and this is buzzing near the top. I had to reply anyway It's utterly utterly wonderful. I think i remember this one darling boy and if so I recall I loved it then and I still do. And here I get to save my favourites. Mmmmm good because this is delicious. Now then darling boy into my library you go, and write write write. Fabulous writing darling boy, for this you deserve a little bit of wenches heat don't you think? wink Mmmmm I do, have a gentle simmer darling boy, just to remind you what I do best.   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Roger...you gave me quite a well needed laugh on this gloomy Michigan afternoon! This is a GREAT poem, and I think Don Knotts is cute!  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Dear Roger, I noticed you've chosen a picture that doesn't show much face. And the poem tells me why. I love it. The poem. I'd probably love the face too-I get used to anything. Glad to see you around. I hardly ever have time to come over here, and I like to see my friends. So that means you have to post something new every day so I can see it when I have a chance to peep. Nan |
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True Reflections Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 143Ohio, USA |
Noah, Beautiful and Roger have never been used together in a sentence before. You have way too much enthusiasm and energy. This means you're probably single, young and don't write computer code for a living. I liked the poem you and Sea did together. Have a good one. SS, I have a couple of silver streaks myself. I prefer to think of them as distinguishing characteristics of a man that has made it through life long enough to earn them. Thanks for reading and commenting. Marsha, I've wanted to be in your collection since day one. Wasn't sure you were up to the R's yet.  Are you a naughty nurse? Don't think I could let you take my blood pressure or pulse. The readings would be off the scale as soon as you touched my arm. Roger |
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True Reflections Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 143Ohio, USA |
Lyra, It's gloomy in Ohio too. We have 3 weather reports - Partly Cloudy, Partly Poopy and Yuck. My Mother always introduced my brother and I as 'The one that got the good looks' and 'The other one'. Guess which one I was? Nan, How's Texas this time of year? If I posted every day, they would get me for illegal dumping of waste materials. These people don't know me well enough to tolerate some of the really strange stuff I've been holding back. Boy I'm glad it's Friday. I stopped working an hour ago and in another 4 hours I can leave. Regarding my looks, my wifes parents said marrying me was below her. In my defense, it was the only way I could look up her wedding dress. Roger [This message has been edited by True Reflections (01-11-2002 02:01 PM).] |
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